Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
in Information Technology Management

At a Glance

If you’re already working in the information technology (IT) field and want to add a management perspective to your training, Athabasca University’s online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Information Technology Management (PBC ITM) is for you.

Q: Why take the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Information Technology Management?

A:

The PBC ITM will complement your existing technical acumen to help you with managerial and consultancy roles.

Q: How long will it take to complete?

A:

Finish this program in as little as 1.5 years of full-time study. You can take up to 2 years to complete all requirements.

Program Overview

If you’re already working in the information technology (IT) field and want to add a management perspective to your training, Athabasca University’s online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Information Technology Management (PBC ITM) is for you.

Effective operations management is critical to organizational success. The PBC ITM will teach you how to apply tools and processes to develop competitive strategies. Core courses include:

operations management

organizational behaviour

ethical, legal and social issues in IT

As PBC ITM courses are part of the Master of Science in Information Systems (link to new MSc IS program page) (MSc IS) program, you will take your courses with MSc IS students.

Why take the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Information Technology Management?

The PBC ITM will complement your existing technical acumen to help you with managerial and consultancy roles.

Program details

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Information Technology Management is a 12-credit online graduate program. You must complete at least 6 credits through Athabasca University.

All courses are online grouped study, with defined start and end dates.

Routes and options

Ladder to a degree

Once you have completed the PBC ITM, you may apply to the Master of Science in Information Systems (link to new MSc IS program page) (MSc IS) program. If you’re admitted "within 7 years" your PBC ITM credits may be applied towards the MSc IS degree.